Innovator ETFs ETF (QFLR) Performance
QFLR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.0% total return
- Since first price
- +40.0% since 2024
QFLR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QFLR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.8% | −2.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.4% | +0.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.3% | +1.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +2.3% | +2.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.0% | +4.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJan 25, 2024 | +40.0% | +39.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: QFLR vs SPY
From Jan 25, 2024: QFLR grew to $13,998, SPY to $16,082.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QFLR returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+17.3%), worst 2025 (+17.3%). 2026 is year to date.
QFLR annual returns table
| Year | QFLR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.3% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.3% | −13.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
QFLR largest drawdowns
Now 4.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | −14.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | 4 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
QFLR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.04 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.76 |
| Best month | +5.9% |
| Worst month | −5.8% |
| Best 12 months | +28.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% |
| Positive months | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
QFLR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 22 | +1.9% | +16.7% | +28.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QFLR performance overview
Innovator ETFs ETF (QFLR) returned +4.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jan 25, 2024 it has returned +40.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.0%, from Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 10.3% a year.
Related: QFLR chart, QFLR holdings, QFLR valuation. See the QFLR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QFLR performance FAQ
What is the QFLR return over the past year?
QFLR returned +4.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in QFLR be worth?
$10,000 invested in QFLR at its first recorded close on January 25, 2024 would be worth about $13,998 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of QFLR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.0% between December 16, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 10, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is QFLR?
Over the past history QFLR had an annualized volatility of 10.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.04 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).